Comments for www.normanwood.net http://www.normanwood.net The travels, activities and thoughts of the Managing Director Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:08:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Norman Wood Has Second Broken Leg Cast Replaced by Robyn Muller http://www.normanwood.net/2011/12/norman-wood-has-second-broken-leg-cast-replaced/#comment-79 Robyn Muller Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:08:44 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/?p=280#comment-79 Hi Norman As we get older we really do splat instead of bouncing, eh? Certainly aren't anything like our cat friends and companions! I hope it heals quickly for you. I remember my brother as a nine year old broke his leg in a trampolining accident. He did both the tib & fib job as well. He was in plaster for twelve weeks, through the summer. When the doctor removed the cast, he found three of my mum's knitting needles in the cast. Tim would use them to scratch the itch. Get well soon. And to you, the staff, Solstice and any other cats keeping you company, the best of the season to you all. Cheers Robyn Muller (a former very happy guest of Hulmes Court and will be back again one day) Hi Norman
As we get older we really do splat instead of bouncing, eh? Certainly aren’t anything like our cat friends and companions!
I hope it heals quickly for you. I remember my brother as a nine year old broke his leg in a trampolining accident. He did both the tib & fib job as well. He was in plaster for twelve weeks, through the summer. When the doctor removed the cast, he found three of my mum’s knitting needles in the cast. Tim would use them to scratch the itch.
Get well soon. And to you, the staff, Solstice and any other cats keeping you company, the best of the season to you all.
Cheers
Robyn Muller
(a former very happy guest of Hulmes Court and will be back again one day)

]]> Comment on Are Kuala Lumpur Taxi Drivers the Worst in the World? by norman http://www.normanwood.net/2011/09/art-kuala-lumpur-taxi-drivers-the-worst-in-the-world/#comment-75 norman Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:36:55 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/?p=189#comment-75 Yes I agree. Russian taxi drivers are up there too. New Zealand taxi drivers are expensive compared to many places in the world. I had a great time in Kuala Lumpur. Very friendly place, this is amazing as most big cities loose a little of that, I found Bangkok to be also very friendly too. Yes I agree. Russian taxi drivers are up there too. New Zealand taxi drivers are expensive compared to many places in the world. I had a great time in Kuala Lumpur. Very friendly place, this is amazing as most big cities loose a little of that, I found Bangkok to be also very friendly too.

]]> Comment on Are Kuala Lumpur Taxi Drivers the Worst in the World? by John Hunter http://www.normanwood.net/2011/09/art-kuala-lumpur-taxi-drivers-the-worst-in-the-world/#comment-74 John Hunter Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:15:40 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/?p=189#comment-74 I had good luck with taxis in KL. I think that there are lots of bad taxis in many places - I really doubt KL is even in the running for the worst. But it is very annoying when a few bad apples make it so annoying (especially for tourists). Cities really need to put an effort into managing taxis better if they want to promote tourism (some cities do make an effort). I had good luck with taxis in KL. I think that there are lots of bad taxis in many places – I really doubt KL is even in the running for the worst. But it is very annoying when a few bad apples make it so annoying (especially for tourists). Cities really need to put an effort into managing taxis better if they want to promote tourism (some cities do make an effort).

]]> Comment on Norman Wood’s Prediction for the 2011 New Zealand Election by norman http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-61 norman Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:16:09 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-61 Looks like you were more on the ball with Ohariu and Epsom. Banks result surprised me. So did National polling so high. I got most of the other parties correct, although maybe you were right about the Greens, their support is very shaky, but still a good result with 11% Looks like you were more on the ball with Ohariu and Epsom. Banks result surprised me. So did National polling so high. I got most of the other parties correct, although maybe you were right about the Greens, their support is very shaky, but still a good result with 11%

]]> Comment on Norman Wood’s Prediction for the 2011 New Zealand Election by norman http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-60 norman Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:13:24 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-60 Sorry Richard posted instead of replied. See the comment below for the response to your question. Sorry Richard posted instead of replied. See the comment below for the response to your question.

]]> Comment on Norman Wood’s Prediction for the 2011 New Zealand Election by norman http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-59 norman Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-59 Well, lets just say that National did better than I was expecting at 48% (I predicted 42%, polls 51%), Labour 27% (I predicted 26%, polls 26%), Greens 11% (I predicted 15%, polls 13%), NZ First 7% (I predicted 5%, polls 4%). The other parties were about what the polls and I thought. Other than the Conservatives that I thought were a coming force, they didn't do as well in Rodney as I thought, although I didn't think they would win either. I do believe John Key had a cup of tea with the wrong person, Colin Craig winning Rodney would have given him 3 to 4 extra seats. I also noticed that TVNZ didn't even have a graphic for the Conservatives at the bottom of the screen. I'm not a Conservative supporter, but it seems a bit arrogant to discount them like everyone seems, they were the next highest after NZ First, and more than ACT, Maori, United Future and Mana, all these other parties got MPs and far greater coverage. Well, lets just say that National did better than I was expecting at 48% (I predicted 42%, polls 51%), Labour 27% (I predicted 26%, polls 26%), Greens 11% (I predicted 15%, polls 13%), NZ First 7% (I predicted 5%, polls 4%). The other parties were about what the polls and I thought. Other than the Conservatives that I thought were a coming force, they didn’t do as well in Rodney as I thought, although I didn’t think they would win either. I do believe John Key had a cup of tea with the wrong person, Colin Craig winning Rodney would have given him 3 to 4 extra seats. I also noticed that TVNZ didn’t even have a graphic for the Conservatives at the bottom of the screen. I’m not a Conservative supporter, but it seems a bit arrogant to discount them like everyone seems, they were the next highest after NZ First, and more than ACT, Maori, United Future and Mana, all these other parties got MPs and far greater coverage.

]]> Comment on Norman Wood’s Prediction for the 2011 New Zealand Election by Richard http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-56 Richard Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:48:56 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-56 So how were your predictions Norm? Give us an honest summary not the political bullshit one! So how were your predictions Norm? Give us an honest summary not the political bullshit one!

]]> Comment on Norman Wood’s Prediction for the 2011 New Zealand Election by JV http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-55 JV Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:14:44 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/2011/11/norman-woods-prediction-for-the-2011-new-zealand-election/#comment-55 Interesting, very interesting. I'd put Ohariu and Epsom too close to call. In the past, Hyde has polled well below 50% but come through on the night. I also agree National will not get as high as they are polling, and I think they know that. I think the Greens will get into double digits. but not much more. I've noticed a backlash from Green supporters worried that they may support National in some way. Given Russel Norman says "highly unlikely" they will support National, for many, that's not definitive enough. They could also be a victim of their own high polling. "In the past I've voted Green, but Labour need my support more now." Jeffrey Interesting, very interesting. I’d put Ohariu and Epsom too close to call. In the past, Hyde has polled well below 50% but come through on the night.

I also agree National will not get as high as they are polling, and I think they know that.

I think the Greens will get into double digits. but not much more. I’ve noticed a backlash from Green supporters worried that they may support National in some way. Given Russel Norman says “highly unlikely” they will support National, for many, that’s not definitive enough. They could also be a victim of their own high polling. “In the past I’ve voted Green, but Labour need my support more now.”

Jeffrey

]]> Comment on Popular Chinese Saying – Live in Hangzhou by scott http://www.normanwood.net/2011/09/popular-chinese-saying-live-in-hangzhou/#comment-8 scott Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:56:16 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/?p=120#comment-8 wow, amazing stuff. keep it coming norman! wow, amazing stuff. keep it coming norman!

]]> Comment on Norman Wood and Zina Marchenko to Visit Hangzhou, Taizhou and Shanghai by scott http://www.normanwood.net/2011/09/norman-wood-and-zina-marchenko-to-visit-hangzhou-taizhou-and-shanghai/#comment-3 scott Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:17:32 +0000 http://www.normanwood.net/?p=14#comment-3 sounds very exciting norman, have a great trip! sounds very exciting norman, have a great trip!

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